[X-men fic]Out of Balance Chapter 8
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Out of Balance
Chapter 8 of 10
The Dream again but this time she actually made it to Psylocke and as she took her hand there was an explosion of light and suddenly they were alone. “Thank you Rogue you have no idea how long I was trying to reach you,” Betsy says but something doesn’t sound quiet right. “I have a message for you but it took all my strength so it will have to wait a few days but you will have peace until I’m strong enough.”
She woke up after that feeling rested for the first time since the crazy dream thing started. She considered telling the others about the dreams but decided to hold off until she heard what Psylocke had to say. She wasn’t even sure it wasn’t just a dream yet so she’d wait for the actual words.
She left her room and was flying to take her shift guarding Xavier when she saw them commandos sneaking into the palace. “Sage, are you online,” The other woman’s affirmative came through clear. “I’ve got what looks like Madripoor commandos attempting to attack the Palace, make Sure Xavier’s guarded in case it’s a diversion while I deal with them.”
She dived down into them and began to batter them around they had some heavy ordinance but nothing that could actually hurt her. She was actually disappointed that they were all knocked out easily too easily. So even though she didn’t want to she leaned down and removing a glove touched one of them. “Sage they are aiming a rocket at the palace from the tallest building in Hammer bay,” She said as she took off toward it. “This team was prepared to die in exchange for Viper taking care of their families for life.”
She didn’t make it in time and the missile was launched towards them but thankfully she felt Magneto’s powers kick online inside her. She wasn’t going to question things working out for once so she used them to easily send the rocket hurling out into the sea where it detonated harmlessly. “Problem solved I’ve got the shooter,” She said and tackled him to the ground.
She was beginning to think things might actually be looking up for once in her life as the group quickly confessed everything when threatened with Bishop. They now had the proof to bring the Magneto’s legacy folks to task in the public eye. Genosha may be a powder keg but no faction on it liked mutants making deals with humans to kill one of their own.
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She had to admit she was getting used to waking up this way warm burrowed into bed with two people instead of one. She focused for a moment and tried to place what woke her it seemed to be a psychic shock wave that felt disturbingly familiar but when she scanned for it all she found were small traces. She decided to get up and use Cerebro to see if she could find the source something about it nagged at her that she should recognize it and be worried. She slipped out of bed carefully using a light psychic touch to keep them asleep.
Logan and Scott couldn’t help her track down the source so better to just let them sleep in. She took a moment to smile as they snuggle against each other filling the void where she’d lain. She wondered how they’d react when they finally woke up if she wasn’t there so far the three of them had only been together as a group despite discussing that it was alright for just two of them to be together the frontier hadn’t been tested yet.
She arrived in the room with Cerebro to find it torn apart and hank working on a circuit board. “What happened here Hank?” She asked taking in the mess that was strewn everywhere and wondering what could have possibly caused such a mess.
“Jean, sorry about the mess but last night I figured out a way to increase Cerebro’s power a great deal,” He sounded a lot like the old Hank. “I started work first thing this morning and the new set up should be ready by tomorrow night if I work straight through.”
“I’m sure it will be wonderful Hank,” She said realizing there was no way to track the shockwaves down for now. “Why don’t you take a break and come get some breakfast with me we haven’t had breakfast together in a while.”
“Well you have been kind of busy,” Hank said as he climbed out. “I know it isn’t any of my business but if you need anyone to talk to about your new circumstances I’m always hear for you.” He then looked right at her. “You are all right aren’t you?”
“Things are really good Hank,” She said and sensed a bit of his doubt. “I know we have taken a non traditional route but it is working for the three of us and we all know what we are getting into.” She could tell he still had his doubts but she hoped he wouldn’t push the issue.
“Just be aware Jean if the press ever learns about this they are going to tear the three of you to shreds,” He said grimly. “Trish and I had all sorts of accusations thrown at us in the press and it is why we aren’t together now.” She recalled the nasty stories after he became an Avenger calling their relationship bestiality.
“Don’t worry about me Hank I can take anything they can dish out,” She said and then placed her arm on his. “Now lets go get that breakfast it has been a long time since I had one of your omelets.”
“Then my dear lady we must remedy that at once,” Hank said as they strolled out of the room careful to seal the room behind them. “So my dear what are you in the mood for South western or something a bit more exotic?”
“Surprise me,” She said laughing as they headed to the kitchen. She was glad to see Hank starting to enjoy himself again. She still had a vague feeling she should be worried about that shock wave but it was fading replaced by happiness at how well things were going.
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He woke up with Logan’s hairy chest pressed against his back. “Jean ain’t here slim go back to sleep,” Logan said his breath catching him on the nape of his neck. He thought about complying but then he seperated himself from Logan and sat up right. “I forget sometimes what a damn early riser the two of you are,” Logan said turning over and burying his head in one of the pillows.
“There are compensations to being an early riser Logan,” He said staring at Wolverine’s back. “I mean there’s morning sex for example.” He saw Logan stiffen but not turn around. “I guess I’ll take care of things in the shower then.” He headed to the master bath making sure to leave the door open. He didn’t think Logan would follow him in yet they hadn’t reached the point where either of them would really be comfortable doing anything without Jean around but he knew that Logan would be watching.
He took his time in the shower and made sure to follow through on what he’d said he’d do. He dried off after getting out of the shower and walked back into the room. Logan was feigning sleep but even his knows could pick up the after effects that proved Logan had also indulged himself. “Scott if your done tormenting Logan the two of you need to get down here Hank is fixing Omelets,” Jean’s voice sounded in his head.
He saw Logan getting up looking grumpy. “Red is going to be the death of us both Summers,” He said clearly embarrassed as he grabbed his boxer shorts and pulled them on. He found his own briefs and pulled them on and then found an old pair of his jeans.
“Yeah but it is worth it,” He said laughing at Logan’s discomfort. He was enjoying having the upper hand in this little game. “We should get down stairs before Jean and Hank decide to serve us breakfast in bed.”
“Isn’t this bed a little crowded,” Logan said clearly trying to shock him. “Besides I think Hank is completely straight we might could get Drake into bed with us though if you and Jean really wanted someone else.”
“No Bobby is too immature,” he said rising to Logan’s challenge. “I bet we could get Remy without any strings attached which would probably be better as you said the bed is kind of crowded.” They headed down stairs still trading comments on who they could or couldn’t get into bed trying to shock the other.
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“What are you smiling about,” he asked as he carefully flipped the omelet. He was keeping an eye on Jean and for the last few minutes she had a ridiculously amused expression on her face. “Here I am slaving over a hot stove for you and your mind is elsewhere.”
“Oh I was just listening to Scott and Logan trying to one up each other on the way down here,” Jean said with an even more mysterious smile. “If anything our new situation has made them even more competitive.” She then winked at him. “They are having the most entertaining conversation about our fellow X-men.”
“Spare me the details please,” he said quickly. He didn’t want to imagine what they could be discussing to put that wickedly pleased look on her face. “Ah here they come now gentlemen if you will pull up a chair breakfast will be done in a few moments.” He watched Scott walk up behind Jean and bend down to kiss her Logan held back for a bit and then tried to sneak one when his back was turned. He guessed Logan hadn’t noticed the big shiny pot hanging over the stove.
He wasn’t sure he would ever understand how this happened but he could tell that it seemed to be doing Scott at least some good. He looked more like the man he used to be before Apocalypse and Jean was simply radiant. If there was a dark spot it was Logan who was watching him warily. “Now come now Logan we are all adults here feel free to show affection to your paramours without any judgement from me,” He said deciding a bit of teasing might be in order.
“Just didn’t want to get you excited Hank,” Logan said as a come back. “The bed is full enough as is.” He found himself laughing out loud and saw Scott, Jean and Logan sharing a knowing smile. He hoped for their sake this lasted those three deserved a happy ending no matter how unorthodox this one was.
To be continued...
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Out of Balance
Chapter 8 of 10
The Dream again but this time she actually made it to Psylocke and as she took her hand there was an explosion of light and suddenly they were alone. “Thank you Rogue you have no idea how long I was trying to reach you,” Betsy says but something doesn’t sound quiet right. “I have a message for you but it took all my strength so it will have to wait a few days but you will have peace until I’m strong enough.”
She woke up after that feeling rested for the first time since the crazy dream thing started. She considered telling the others about the dreams but decided to hold off until she heard what Psylocke had to say. She wasn’t even sure it wasn’t just a dream yet so she’d wait for the actual words.
She left her room and was flying to take her shift guarding Xavier when she saw them commandos sneaking into the palace. “Sage, are you online,” The other woman’s affirmative came through clear. “I’ve got what looks like Madripoor commandos attempting to attack the Palace, make Sure Xavier’s guarded in case it’s a diversion while I deal with them.”
She dived down into them and began to batter them around they had some heavy ordinance but nothing that could actually hurt her. She was actually disappointed that they were all knocked out easily too easily. So even though she didn’t want to she leaned down and removing a glove touched one of them. “Sage they are aiming a rocket at the palace from the tallest building in Hammer bay,” She said as she took off toward it. “This team was prepared to die in exchange for Viper taking care of their families for life.”
She didn’t make it in time and the missile was launched towards them but thankfully she felt Magneto’s powers kick online inside her. She wasn’t going to question things working out for once so she used them to easily send the rocket hurling out into the sea where it detonated harmlessly. “Problem solved I’ve got the shooter,” She said and tackled him to the ground.
She was beginning to think things might actually be looking up for once in her life as the group quickly confessed everything when threatened with Bishop. They now had the proof to bring the Magneto’s legacy folks to task in the public eye. Genosha may be a powder keg but no faction on it liked mutants making deals with humans to kill one of their own.
_____
She had to admit she was getting used to waking up this way warm burrowed into bed with two people instead of one. She focused for a moment and tried to place what woke her it seemed to be a psychic shock wave that felt disturbingly familiar but when she scanned for it all she found were small traces. She decided to get up and use Cerebro to see if she could find the source something about it nagged at her that she should recognize it and be worried. She slipped out of bed carefully using a light psychic touch to keep them asleep.
Logan and Scott couldn’t help her track down the source so better to just let them sleep in. She took a moment to smile as they snuggle against each other filling the void where she’d lain. She wondered how they’d react when they finally woke up if she wasn’t there so far the three of them had only been together as a group despite discussing that it was alright for just two of them to be together the frontier hadn’t been tested yet.
She arrived in the room with Cerebro to find it torn apart and hank working on a circuit board. “What happened here Hank?” She asked taking in the mess that was strewn everywhere and wondering what could have possibly caused such a mess.
“Jean, sorry about the mess but last night I figured out a way to increase Cerebro’s power a great deal,” He sounded a lot like the old Hank. “I started work first thing this morning and the new set up should be ready by tomorrow night if I work straight through.”
“I’m sure it will be wonderful Hank,” She said realizing there was no way to track the shockwaves down for now. “Why don’t you take a break and come get some breakfast with me we haven’t had breakfast together in a while.”
“Well you have been kind of busy,” Hank said as he climbed out. “I know it isn’t any of my business but if you need anyone to talk to about your new circumstances I’m always hear for you.” He then looked right at her. “You are all right aren’t you?”
“Things are really good Hank,” She said and sensed a bit of his doubt. “I know we have taken a non traditional route but it is working for the three of us and we all know what we are getting into.” She could tell he still had his doubts but she hoped he wouldn’t push the issue.
“Just be aware Jean if the press ever learns about this they are going to tear the three of you to shreds,” He said grimly. “Trish and I had all sorts of accusations thrown at us in the press and it is why we aren’t together now.” She recalled the nasty stories after he became an Avenger calling their relationship bestiality.
“Don’t worry about me Hank I can take anything they can dish out,” She said and then placed her arm on his. “Now lets go get that breakfast it has been a long time since I had one of your omelets.”
“Then my dear lady we must remedy that at once,” Hank said as they strolled out of the room careful to seal the room behind them. “So my dear what are you in the mood for South western or something a bit more exotic?”
“Surprise me,” She said laughing as they headed to the kitchen. She was glad to see Hank starting to enjoy himself again. She still had a vague feeling she should be worried about that shock wave but it was fading replaced by happiness at how well things were going.
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He woke up with Logan’s hairy chest pressed against his back. “Jean ain’t here slim go back to sleep,” Logan said his breath catching him on the nape of his neck. He thought about complying but then he seperated himself from Logan and sat up right. “I forget sometimes what a damn early riser the two of you are,” Logan said turning over and burying his head in one of the pillows.
“There are compensations to being an early riser Logan,” He said staring at Wolverine’s back. “I mean there’s morning sex for example.” He saw Logan stiffen but not turn around. “I guess I’ll take care of things in the shower then.” He headed to the master bath making sure to leave the door open. He didn’t think Logan would follow him in yet they hadn’t reached the point where either of them would really be comfortable doing anything without Jean around but he knew that Logan would be watching.
He took his time in the shower and made sure to follow through on what he’d said he’d do. He dried off after getting out of the shower and walked back into the room. Logan was feigning sleep but even his knows could pick up the after effects that proved Logan had also indulged himself. “Scott if your done tormenting Logan the two of you need to get down here Hank is fixing Omelets,” Jean’s voice sounded in his head.
He saw Logan getting up looking grumpy. “Red is going to be the death of us both Summers,” He said clearly embarrassed as he grabbed his boxer shorts and pulled them on. He found his own briefs and pulled them on and then found an old pair of his jeans.
“Yeah but it is worth it,” He said laughing at Logan’s discomfort. He was enjoying having the upper hand in this little game. “We should get down stairs before Jean and Hank decide to serve us breakfast in bed.”
“Isn’t this bed a little crowded,” Logan said clearly trying to shock him. “Besides I think Hank is completely straight we might could get Drake into bed with us though if you and Jean really wanted someone else.”
“No Bobby is too immature,” he said rising to Logan’s challenge. “I bet we could get Remy without any strings attached which would probably be better as you said the bed is kind of crowded.” They headed down stairs still trading comments on who they could or couldn’t get into bed trying to shock the other.
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“What are you smiling about,” he asked as he carefully flipped the omelet. He was keeping an eye on Jean and for the last few minutes she had a ridiculously amused expression on her face. “Here I am slaving over a hot stove for you and your mind is elsewhere.”
“Oh I was just listening to Scott and Logan trying to one up each other on the way down here,” Jean said with an even more mysterious smile. “If anything our new situation has made them even more competitive.” She then winked at him. “They are having the most entertaining conversation about our fellow X-men.”
“Spare me the details please,” he said quickly. He didn’t want to imagine what they could be discussing to put that wickedly pleased look on her face. “Ah here they come now gentlemen if you will pull up a chair breakfast will be done in a few moments.” He watched Scott walk up behind Jean and bend down to kiss her Logan held back for a bit and then tried to sneak one when his back was turned. He guessed Logan hadn’t noticed the big shiny pot hanging over the stove.
He wasn’t sure he would ever understand how this happened but he could tell that it seemed to be doing Scott at least some good. He looked more like the man he used to be before Apocalypse and Jean was simply radiant. If there was a dark spot it was Logan who was watching him warily. “Now come now Logan we are all adults here feel free to show affection to your paramours without any judgement from me,” He said deciding a bit of teasing might be in order.
“Just didn’t want to get you excited Hank,” Logan said as a come back. “The bed is full enough as is.” He found himself laughing out loud and saw Scott, Jean and Logan sharing a knowing smile. He hoped for their sake this lasted those three deserved a happy ending no matter how unorthodox this one was.
To be continued...
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